Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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